The volume of air remaining in the LUNGS at the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the RESIDUAL VOLUME and the EXPIRATORY RESERVE VOLUME. Common abbreviation is FRC.
Entry Version
FRC
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under LUNG VOLUME MEASUREMENTS 1975-90
History Note
91(75); was see under LUNG VOLUME MEASUREMENTS 1975-90
The volume of air remaining in the LUNGS at the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the RESIDUAL VOLUME and the EXPIRATORY RESERVE VOLUME. Common abbreviation is FRC.
